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‘Fourth Trimester’ Focus Is Pushed to Prevent Maternal Deaths
‘They Treat Me Like I’m Old and Stupid’: Seniors Decry Health Providers’ Age Bias
The assumption that older people aren’t resilient and can’t recover from illness is implicitly ageist.
$78 Million Awarded to Grow Nursing Faculty in 17 States
1 in 3 Had Postpartum Depression During Early Covid
One in three mothers experienced postpartum depression during the early stages of the Covid pandemic and one in five screened positive for major depressive symptoms.
1 in 5 have a sexually transmitted infection, CDC says
Nearly 68 million Americans had a STI in 2018 and half of the 26 million new cases were people aged 15 to 24.
1 in 5 Women Report Mistreatment During Maternity Care
2022 Survey Reveals Women’s Perimenopause Knowledge Gaps
71% don’t know how to manage symptoms, 64% don’t know when to speak to a provider
5 Ways Rachel Levine and Biden’s Team Can Help Rural Health Care
One strategy: special maternity care payments that would allow rural hospitals to hire dedicated obstetrics nurses.
9 Most Sobering Statistics in Women’s Health
A New RSV Shot Could Help Protect Babies This Winter — If They Can Get It in Time
The CDC is now asking prenatal care providers to warn their patients about potential nirsevimab supply shortages, with the hope that driving up the maternal vaccination rate could help ease the demand for nirsevimab.
A Third of Schools Don’t Have a Nurse. Here’s Why That’s a Problem.
Students were sent home 18% of the time when evaluated by an unlicensed school employee while only 5% went home after being seen by a school nurse, according to a study from the Journal of School Nursing.
Abortion Pill Given Based on Patient Medical History as Safe as After an Exam: Study
Shifting toward remote screening means primary care providers who work in rural, low-income and other marginalized communities could conduct medication abortion screening and increase equitable access to abortion care.
Abortion Restrictions Confuse Care for Miscarriages
It’s an emotional and legal dilemma that potentially faces not just obstetricians and midwives, but also nurse practitioners, family physicians, emergency physicians, pharmacists, and anyone else who might become involved with pregnancy care.
Acne bacteria trigger cells to produce fats, oils and other lipids essential to skin health – new research
Add This Intervention to Cut Preeclampsia Risk
Black Women Show Even Greater Benefit, AHA Journal Study Finds
Addiction Treatment Proponents Urge Rural Clinicians to Pitch In by Prescribing Medication
ADHD Brains Present Unique Challenges, but the Condition Is Highly Treatable − a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner With ADHD Explains the Science
AI-Aided Mammogram Screening Detected 20% More Breast Cancers, Swedish Study Finds
Alcohol use disorder can be treated with an array of medications – but few people have heard of them
Alcohol use is widely accepted in the US, but even moderate consumption is associated with many harmful effects
American Academy of Pediatrics Updates Breastfeeding Guidelines
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
Are At-Home Test Kits Reliable?
As More Patients Email Doctors, Health Systems Start Charging Fees
“It’s been a frustration for many physicians for many years that we weren’t reimbursed for our ‘pajama-time’ work,”
Beyond PMS: A Poorly Understood Disorder Means Periods of Despair for Some Women
Black Maternal Health Week
BMI: The Mismeasure of Weight and the Mistreatment of Obesity
Body dysmorphic disorder is more common than eating disorders yet few are aware of its dangers
Boost Now or Wait? Many Wonder How Best to Ride Out Covid’s Next Wave
The rapidly mutating virus has created a conundrum for the public and a communications challenge for health officials.
Breastfeeding benefits mothers as much as babies, but public health messaging often only tells half of the story
Call for emergency action to limit global temperature increases, restore biodiversity, and protect health
Wealthy nations must do much more, much faster.
Can Routine Mammograms Hold Clues to Cardiovascular Disease?
Can Vitamins Impact Uterine Fibroid (UF) Risk and Treatment?
Lit Review Finds ‘An Innovative Approach to Treating these Tumors’
Cannabis legalization has led to a boom in potent forms of the drug that present new hazards for adolescents
Clinicians Often Miss Depression Symptoms for Certain Groups
Clinicians Often Overlook Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Consider Trauma in Your Menopausal Patients
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery (CABG) Still Riskier for Women Than Men
~30-40% Higher Mortality Risk Following CABG
Counseling Your Patients on Dementia (Quick Quiz Included)
How to Spark the Talk Patients May Dread, Allay Fear, and Take Proactive Steps
COVID-19 Vaccines for Children: How Parents Are Influenced by Misinformation, and How They Can Counter it
How can pediatricians and other health care professionals empower parents to feel confident in the choice to get their children vaccinated for COVID-19?
COVID-19 vaccines: CDC says people ages 65 and up should get a shot this spring – a geriatrician explains why it’s vitally important
Deadly fungus Candida auris is spreading across US hospitals – a physician answers 5 questions about rising fungal infections
Disproving Penicillin Allergy in Low-Risk Pregnant Women
New Data on Safety—and Best Reasons to Advocate De-labeling
Do hormonal contraceptives increase depression risk? A neuroscientist explains how they affect your mood, for better or worse
Doctors often aren’t trained on the preventive health care needs of gender-diverse people
Early Breast Cancer Mortality Risk Drops
Most can expect to become ‘long-term survivors’
Early Menopause, Late HRT May Up Alzheimer’s Risk
‘When it comes to hormone therapy, timing is everything’
Early Pregnancy BP Patterns Can Predict Preeclampsia Risk
Eating Alone May Contribute to Heart Disease in Older Women
Eating disorders among teens have more than doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic – here’s what to watch for
Evidence murky for pregnant transgender men and nonbinary people to stop testosterone therapy
Evidence-based Ways to Help Patients With Long Covid
Extreme ‘Morning Sickness’ Form Linked to ~50% Chance for CV Event Hospitalization
CVD Risk Persists Up to 30 Years Post-Partum
FDA Accepts Submission of New Drug BREXAFEMME That Prevents Vaginal Yeast Infections
FDA Approves Brexafemme For Recurrent Yeast Infections
FDA approves first daily over-the-counter birth control pill, Opill – a pharmacist and public health expert explain this new era in contraception
it is important to note that over-the-counter access to hormonal birth control does not replace the importance of regular office visits or discussion about reproductive health with clinicians.
FDA Approves First Pill for Postpartum Depression
FDA approves Pfizer and Myovant’s Endometriosis Drug Myfembree After Delay
FDA Panel Backs Pfizer RSV Vaccine for Pregnant Patients
FDA Receives Application for First OTC Birth Control Pill Approval Expected as Soon as Mid-2023
FDA’s approval of the world’s first vaccine against RSV will offer a new tool in an old fight
FDA’s greenlighting of maternal RSV vaccine represents a major step forward in protecting young babies against the virus
Federal Panel Prescribes New Mental Health Strategy to Curb Maternal Deaths
Fermented foods sustain both microbiomes and cultural heritage
First OTC Birth Control Pill Wins FDA Approval
First-in-kind Yeast Infection Med Gets FDA Nod
And we have an app tool for dxing and treating these patients
For decades, mothers have borne the brunt of scrutiny for alcohol use during pregnancy − new research points to dad’s drinking as a significant factor in fetal alcohol syndrome
Until clinicians start asking the father about his drinking, we will never fully know the contributions of paternal alcohol exposure to birth defects and child health.
For Patients With Sickle Cell Disease, Fertility Care Is About Reproductive Justice
Free NPWH Membership for WHNP Students
Free preventive care under the ACA is under threat again
Genetic Screening Results Just Got Harder to Handle Under New Abortion Rules
Ginny Moore and Shelagh Larson Named AANP Fellows
Guide to Migraines and Menopause
Half of Women Said They Needed Mental Health Services in Past 2 Years
Health Worker for a Nonprofit? The New Ban on Noncompete Contracts May Not Help You
Healthcare for Transgender and Gender Diverse Individuals
Hispanic women are less likely to get PrEP treatment − new intervention could change that
How bird flu virus fragments get into milk sold in stores, and what the spread of H5N1 in cows means for the dairy industry and milk drinkers
How does fever help fight infections? There’s more to it than even some scientists realize
How frontotemporal dementia, the syndrome affecting Bruce Willis, changes the brain – research is untangling its genetic causes
How Important Is the COVID-19 Booster Shot for 5-to-11-Year-Olds?
Human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, is filling ICUs this spring
Hundreds of thousands of US infants every year pay the consequences of prenatal exposure to drugs, a growing crisis particularly in rural America
Hysterectomy May Increase Women’s Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Increased Risk of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in Women with Psoriasis: Study
Providers Should be Aware Risk Factors in this Cohort
Infants Can’t Get Covid-19 Vaccine, But Their Moms Should: CDC
Ketamine can rapidly reduce symptoms of PTSD and depression, new study finds
Ketamine Therapy for Mental Health a ‘Wild West’ for Doctors and Patients
Lack of diversity in clinical trials is leaving women and patients of color behind
Latest Data on Body Composition, Obesity, and the Odds of Developing PCOS
Plus, Evidence-Based PCOS Practice Tools for You and Your Patients
Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – the picture is unsettling
Lung cancer is the deadliest of all cancers, and screening could save many lives − if more people could access it
Lung cancer rates have risen steeply for young women – an oncologist explains why
Many Autoimmune Disease Patients Struggle With Diagnosis, Costs, Inattentive Care
Many Ob/gyns Not Using Recommended Tools to Dx Depression, New Survey Finds
Few Reported Adequate Training in Suicide Risk Assessment
Many women uncertain about legality of abortion pill
Maternal Mortality Rates Continued to Rise in 2021
Mean salary for NPs $124,680 latest report says
Menopause Survey Reflects Need for Education
Menopause treatments can help with hot flashes and other symptoms – but many people aren’t aware of the latest advances
Mental Health Disorders in Women Associated with Increased Risk for Broken Heart Syndrome New Data Finds
More adults than ever have been seeking ADHD medications – an ADHD expert explains what could be driving the trend
More than a quarter of patients now see an NP or PA
More Women Are Drinking Themselves Sick. The Biden Administration Is Concerned.
Most NPs aware of risks of antibiotic resistance, study finds
Most NPs embrace telehealth, with some reservations, survey finds
Mounting research points to health harms from cannabis, THC and CBD use during pregnancy
New Guidelines Expand Lung-Cancer Screening
New HPV Infections Fall More Than 80 Percent
Even women not vaccinated against HPV appear to be benefitting as signs of herd immunity emerge.
New research suggests estrogen and progesterone could play role in opioid addiction and relapse
New thinking about urinary tract infections
New treatment for postpartum depression offers hope, but the stigma attached to the condition still lingers
New treatments offer much-needed hope for patients suffering from chronic pain
No Bed Sharing with Infants Among New AAP Safe Sleep Guidelines
First Update since 2016 Applies to Children up to 1 Year
NP Best Job in America, U.S. News Says
NPs Prescribe as Safely as Physicians, Another Study Finds
NPWH President-elect to Appear Before FDA at OTC Contraception Hearing
Number of NPs grows by 8.5% in last year
Nurse Midwives Step Up to Provide Prenatal Care After Two Rural Hospitals Shutter Birthing Centers
Midwives can provide many other types of care for women and for babies.
Nurse Practitioner Again Ranked Top Healthcare Job
Nurse Practitioner Fastest Growing Job in the Country
Older Women Are Different Than Older Men. Their Health Is Woefully Understudied.
Online Data Could Be Used Against People Seeking Abortions if Roe v. Wade falls
Anyone in a state where abortion becomes illegal who relies on the internet for information, products and services related to reproductive health would be subject to online policing.
Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill, will be on shelves soon − here are some key things to know
Oral sex is now the leading risk factor for throat cancer
Over 38% of Young Women Iron Deficient, New Research Finds
Routine Screening May Miss Over Three-Quarters of Cases
Pandemic Highlights Need for Urgent Care Clinics for Women
Urgent care OB-GYN clinics have begun popping up around the country in recent years, and the covid pandemic has increased demand.
Parkinson’s Risk Higher in Younger Women Who Have Had Bilateral Oophorectomy
Poll Explores Sex and Menopause
More than half of the women between age 50 and 64 reported being sexually active but nearly a third of them said menopause symptoms interfered,
Poll: Should Patients be Charged for Emailed Questions?
Position Statement: Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risk Assessment
Approximately 5% to 10% of breast cancers and 20% to 25% of ovarian cancers are associated with a hereditary predisposition from an inherited pathogenic variant
Position Statement: Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Women
Potassium-rich Foods Counteract High Salt Intake in Women: Study
Preeclampsia Risk Test Gets FDA Nod
Pregnancy With Infertility Treatments May Increase Risk of Vascular Complications
Researchers advise clinicians to educate patients about the risks associated with ART when they provide pre-pregnancy counseling
Prenatal supplements fall woefully short in providing crucial nutrition during pregnancy – and most women don’t even know it
PrEP Is Supposed to Be Free. Why Are Some Patients Still Paying?
Women remain a neglected group when it comes to PrEP education and treatment.
Prescriptions for fruits and vegetables can improve the health of people with diabetes and other ailments, new study finds
Preventive Care May Be Free, but Follow-Up Diagnostic Tests Can Bring Big Bills
Prior Migraines May Mean Riskier Pregnancy
Privacy Rights in State Constitutions May Protect Their Abortion Access
In states where courts ruled their constitutions’ privacy rights extend to abortion rights, it could be legal even if Roe is overturned.
Progesterone to Prevent Preterm Birth Effective Only in Women with Short Cervix, Study Finds
Rare ‘Flesh-Eating’ Bacterium Spreads North as Oceans Warm
Rare and tragic cases of postpartum psychosis bring renewed attention to its risks
Raw milk health risks significantly outweigh any potential benefits − food scientists and nutritionists explain why
Reassurance for Your Pregnant Patients on Antidepressants, Study Shows
Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy Does Not Raise Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children
Recognizing the Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer Could Reduce Misdiagnosis
Without screening tests, many physicians wrongly assume that early diagnosis for ovarian cancer isn’t possible.
Registration Opens for 26th Annual NPWH Women’s Healthcare Conference
Rush for Covid Vaccines Left the Pregnant Behind
“Our failure as a society to vaccinate women in pregnancy will be remembered by the children and families who lost their mothers to this disease.”
Screening Patients on a Tablet Detected 2X as Many at Risk
The lead researcher believes the accuracy of oral screening is hampered by patients’ hesitation to reveal sensitive information and providers’ time pressure or discomfort with the questions.
Screening women under 50 for colorectal cancer cuts risk in half
A new study has found that screening women for colorectal cancer (CRC) starting at age 45 reduced their risk 50 to 60 percent.
Seeing the human in every patient − from biblical texts to 21st century relational medicine
Self-compassion Reduces Heart Risk for Middle-aged Women
Middle-aged women who practice self-compassion may have a reduced risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
Seniors With Anxiety Frequently Don’t Get Help. Here’s Why.
Sex Trafficking Isn’t What You Think
Frontline workers inconsistently define and apply the label “trafficking victim” – especially when it comes to sex trafficking. That makes it harder to get trafficked people the help they request.
Shorter Hospital Stays, Milder Illness for Breastfed Babies
First Study to Measure Breastfeeding Effect on Disease Prognosis, Duration of Hospitalization
Single dose of LSD highly effective at treating anxiety
Skin Cancer May Be Overlooked in People With Dark Skin.
Skin cancers may appear different on fairer skin than on darker skin, and because clinicians may have been trained only with fair-skin depictions, the chance for misdiagnosis in people with dark skin increases.
Skin cancer screening guidelines can seem confusing – three skin cancer researchers explain when to consider getting checked
Snap Quiz on Migraines and Hormones
Plus Resources for Your Patient Discussions and Their FAQs
Special Risks of Psoriasis in Your Patients
Red Flag for Alcohol Concerns and Other Care Considerations
STD resources for testing, diagnosing and treating sexually transmitted infections
STDs Increased During Pandemic in 2020, CDC Says
The lockdowns and social isolation prompted by Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 did not halt the rise in Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs).
Study: Azithromycin Protects Against Maternal Sepsis, Death from Vaginal Delivery
Low-cost, Generic Antibiotic Could Prevent Sepsis in up to 2 Million Women Per Year
Suicide has reached epidemic proportions in the US − yet medical students still don’t receive adequate training to treat suicidal patients
Why do so many Americans take their lives shortly after seeing a primary care provider?
Supreme Court sidesteps case on whether federal law on medical emergencies overrides Idaho’s abortion ban
Supreme Court unanimously concludes that anti-abortion groups have no standing to challenge access to mifepristone – but the drug likely faces more court challenges
Survey: Americans Want Weight Loss Drugs Despite High Cost
Syphilis cases surged in 2021, CDC Says
Tea, Coffee, Protein May Reduce Hip Fracture Risk in Some Women
Test Your Knowledge: New FDA Guidance on Mammography and How it Impacts You
The FDA’s rule change requiring providers to inform women about breast density could lead to a flurry of questions
The New Covid Vaccine Is Out. Why You Might Not Want To Rush To Get It.
The Whys of the Menstrual Product Shortage and Resources to Share with Patients
Tick Bite Meat Allergy Not Recognized by Nearly Half of Healthcare Providers
Timing and Cost of New Vaccines Vary by Virus and Health Insurance Status
Those who get one of the new RSV vaccines now should take a brief pause of at least two weeks before getting any other vaccination because there isn’t much data on whether they interact with other shots when received concurrently. Both covid and flu shots are worth getting, but it might be a good idea to wait a little bit.
Toxoplasma is a common parasite that causes birth defects – but the US doesn’t screen for it during pregnancy
“In countries that perform prenatal screening for toxoplasmosis, the severity of congenital toxoplasmosis is far less than what is routinely observed in the U.S.”
Urinary Incontinence Often Goes Undiagnosed
Urinary incontinence (UI) is so uncomfortable for some women to talk about that only 40 percent seek treatment, some waiting years before discussing it with a primary care provide.r
US Maternal Mortality Rate Worsens
State-by-State Analysis Shows Surge Across Racial and Ethnic Groups
USPSTF Issues First-Ever Advice on Anxiety Screening
New Guidelines Alert Primary Care Providers to Screen Adults, Including Pregnant and Postpartum Women
USPSTF Updates Starting Age for Mammography
Calls for mammograms at age 40 for low-risk patients amid rise in breast cancer in younger women
Vaginal ring to treat VMS sees positive efficacy, safety results
Vegetarian Diet May Increase Risk of Hip Fracture in Women, Study Finds
Vitamin D Supplementation in Pregnancy May Reduce Eczema in Babies
West Nile virus season returns − a medical epidemiologist explains how it’s transmitted and how you can avoid it
What are HeLa cells? A cancer biologist explains
What does weight-inclusive health care mean? A dietitian explains what some providers are doing to end weight stigma
People with larger bodies often experience weight stigma as discrimination, prejudice, negative stereotypes and judgments from others – including their own doctors and other health care providers
Which Patients Should Take Paxlovid?
Even as specialists in infectious diseases praise the treatment’s effectiveness, many practitioners say they have questions about prescribing the drug and want better data
WHNP examines the patchwork of abortion care since the fall of Roe v. Wade
Why are migraines worse during your period? Research in mice points to a hormone called progesterone, offering a new treatment target
Why Millions Are Trying FDA-Authorized Alternatives to Big Pharma’s Weight Loss Drugs.
Will omicron-specific booster shots be more effective at combating COVID-19? 5 questions answered
With Its Two Doctors Planning to Retire, an Alabama Town Patches Together Health Care Options
Rickey Whitlow stepped into the telehealth kiosk, pressed a button, and saw a nurse practitioner appear on a large vertical video screen positioned at eye level.
Women and Minorities Bear the Brunt of Medical Misdiagnosis
Women Less Likely to Get CPR from Bystanders Than Men
Women Using Cannabis to Manage Menopause, Study Finds
Women With Heart Disease Do Better With Female Doctors, Review Finds
The review found that women with cardiovascular disease have better outcomes with female physicians compared to male providers
Women with PMDD at Higher Risk of Suicide
Women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) are at an almost seven times risk of suicide attempt.
Women with Preeclampsia have 4-Fold Higher Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke within 7 Years of Delivery
Risks Remain Elevated for >20 Years
Women with T2 Diabetes at Greater Risk for VTE Than Men with Diabetes
VTE Risk Especially High During Perimenopause
Women’s Health Week Programs on Menopause, Aging and Rural Health
WPSI Issues New Clinical Guidelines for Obesity Prevention in Women 40 to 60
Advocates Preemptive Intervention to Address Obesity Risk Before Weight Gain
Your body already has a built-in weight loss system that works like Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro – food and your gut microbiome
Your Older Patients Would Like to Talk About Their Medications
Youth Underestimate STI Risk of Oral Sex: Study
Young people are largely unaware of the risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, through oral sex.